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Becoming a Fellow: Its Importance and Why It Matters

The designation of ‘Fellow’ in a professional organization represents a prestigious recognition of significant accomplishments, leadership, and measurable impact on the profession. It is not merely a title; it is a testament to sustained excellence and contributions that extend beyond…

Publications and Communications (PCOM) Committee Report

Committee Members Yvonne Smith, PhD, APRN-CNs (Chair and News Journal Co-Editor Barbara Brunt, MA, MN, RN, NE-BC, NPDA-BC®, (Vice Chair and News Journal Co-Editor) Katie Worsham, MSN, APRN-FNP-C, RN-BC (Co-Vice Chair, Social Media Team) Raya Cupler, MPA, BSN, RN (Co-Vice…

Public Policy Committee Report

Committee Members Jan Lanier, JD, RN (Chair) Naomi House, MSN, RN, PMH-BC (Chair Elect) Kay Ball PhD, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAORN, FAAN Nancie Bechtel, MPH, BSN, RN, EMTB Elizabeth Braithwaite, MBA, BSN, EMT, PMP, RN, CLSSYB-HC Barb Bright, MS, RN…

Professional Practice Committee Report

Committee Members Kaitlyn Kolcun, DNP, APRN-CNS, RN, AGCNS-BC, CNE (Chair) Susan Brammer, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN Rachel Cooke, MSN RN CVRN-BC Raya Cupler, MPA, BSN, RN Sarah Knowles, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, GERO-BC, WCC, EBP-C Shanina Knighton, PhD, RN, CIC (Board…

Outreach and Engagement Committee Report

Committee Members Sally Morgan, MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, ACNS-BC, (Chair) Raya Cupler, MPA, BSN, RN, NE-BC (liaison for social media) Kathy Fernandez, PhD, RN-BC, AHN-BC Debbie Freece, MS, RN, (Board liaison) Laurie Hornberger, BSN, RN Lisa Kovinchick, BSN, RN Karen Lane,…

Nomination and Elections Committee Report

Committee Members Linda Baas, PhD, RN (Chair) Marjorie Vogt, PhD, DNP, APRN (Co-chair) Jean E. S. Anthony, PhD, RN, FTNSS Karen Budd, PhD, RN Naomi House, MSN, RN, PMH-BC Sally Morgan, MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, ACNS-BC Wendy L. Sarver, PhD, RN,…

Legacy Committee Report

Committee Members Kay Ball, PhD, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAAN (Chair) Linda Baas, PhD, RN Patricia Didion, MSN, RN Debbie Freece, MS, RN Carol Jenkins, MSN, RN (ret.) Linda Riazi Kermani, BSN, RN-BC, CEN Mary Beth Mathews, PhD, RN-BC (ret.) 2024…

Governance and Compliance Committee Report

Committee Members Meghan M. Ramic, DNSc, RN, CPHQQ (Chair) Mary Beth Mathews, PhD, RN-BC(ret) Deb Arms, PhD, RN (Board Liaison) Barbara Daly, PhD, RN, FAAN Carol Jenkins, MSN, RN Gerry Pangrac, RN Carol Roe, JD, MSN, RN Jean Swaney, MS,…

Finance Committee Report

Committee Members Kathy, Peppe, MS, RN, FAAN (Chair) Barbara J Daly, PhD, RN, FAAN (Co-Chair and Treasurer) Deborah Arms, PhD, RN ( Board Liaison) Bob Bowers, BSN, RN Ken Fry, MBA, MSN, RN, PCCN, CIC, NE-BC Sharon Hrina ,MSN, RN…

Public Policy Committee Report

Committee Members Jan Lanier, JD, RN (Chair) Naomi House, MSN, RN, PMH-BC (Chair Elect) Kay Ball PhD, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAORN, FAAN…

Legacy Committee Report

Committee Members Kay Ball, PhD, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAAN (Chair) Linda Baas, PhD, RN Patricia Didion, MSN, RN Debbie Freece, MS, RN…

Finance Committee Report

Committee Members Kathy, Peppe, MS, RN, FAAN (Chair) Barbara J Daly, PhD, RN, FAAN (Co-Chair and Treasurer) Deborah Arms, PhD, RN (…

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Premature ventricular complexes

Your patient has heart failure exacerbation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure, and depression. She says that she feels lightheaded and anxious. She also describes her heart as “fluttering” at times. After placing leads and electrodes…

Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks

Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation also slows gastric emptying, which promotes weight loss and offers benefits for obesity in patients with type 2…

Treatment-resistant depression and the T-rex combination

The T-Rex combination of Trintellix (vortioxetine) and Rexulti (brexpiprazole) targets multiple neurotransmitter systems, providing a novel and effective approach for managing treatment-resistant depression. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log…


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